STANTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education Regular Meeting

November21, 2016

E.B. Holman School

  1. President Jill Efraimson called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. Also present were Brad Pennala,Sarah Anderson, Tina Hatman, and Paul Marttila. Members of the staffin attendance included James Rautiola.

II.Superintendent/Principal James Rautiola led the Pledge of Allegiance

III.On a motion by Brad, seconded by Jill, with all in favor, the agenda was approved.

IV.Minutes of the October17, 2016 regular meetingwere approved on a motion by Sarah, seconded by Brad, with allin favor.

V.Public to address the Board – none.

VI.Committee Reports:

Finance– Did not meet.

Building–Did not meet.

Strategic Planning – Did not meet

Technology & Grant– Did not meet.

Athletics– Did not meet.

Policy & Personnel– Did not meet. Need to review policy updates after December 6th meeting with NEOLA representative. Also need to review applicants and interview for the parapro position.

Marketing – Did not meet.

CCASB– Legislative Luncheon held October 28th; Jill, Jim and Brad attended. MASB is offering CBA classes/workshops in Marquette on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016; interested Board Members need to contact Jim to sign up.

VII.Athletic Director’s Report:

  1. Boy’s Basketball – The season is underway, boy’s are having fun. No wins so far. The last game of the season is tentatively scheduled for December 8th in our new gym!

VIII.Principal/Superintendent Report

  1. EB Holman Jamboree – Concert held Saturday October 22ndat Houghton High School; program was a success with about the same attendance as last year
  2. Hunter’s Safety – The 6th grade students were taught Hunter’s Safety on November 8th and 9th by Peter & Janet Larson, along with Ray Niemi.
  3. Christmas Program – Scheduled for the evening of December 15th in the new Gym, with dress rehearsal during the day. Stanton seniors will also be at the school during the day on Dec. 15th.
  4. Superintendent Evaluation Training - There will be a class for Board Members covering use of the Evaluation tool on November 30th at 4:30 p.m. at the school with all Board Members to attend.
  5. Building & Site Update – The building project is going very well and is on schedule for a December 8th completion. Flooring work is underway; Gym equipment to arrive November 29th. Water re-testing successfully completed for the 3rd grade classroom sink.
  6. Technology Update –Superiorland Electronics working on Building Security; Two-Track Consulting has installed CCTV system. Range Telecommunications and NMU working on the Bus Radios and Tower Equipment.

IX.Items for Discussion/Action – Old Business:

a. Employee Appreciation – A motion was made by Paul, seconded by Brad, with all in favor to approve a one-time off-schedule $500 employee appreciation payment as granted per the recently approved teachers contract be extended to all staff, payable by December 8, 2016. A Staff Appreciation lunch will be held on December 8, 2016 at 11:15 with Board Members to also attend.

X.Items for Discussion/Action – New Business:

a. Acceptance/Oath of Office – Superintendent/Principal James Rautiola administered the Oath of Office to recently elected Board Members Jill Efraimson and Brad Pennala.

b. Bus bids – No bids were received for the old bus. Mr. Rautiola to check with junkyards and post an ad on craigslist.

XI.Financial Update – A finance update was presented. The financial/cash flow situation is very good! The financial audit has been completed; a financial audit of the building project needs to be done in the next month or two.

XII.The bills in the amount of $157,725.23were approved for payment on a motion by Brad, seconded by Tina, with all in favor.

XIII.Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. on a motion by Jill

Respectfully Submitted,

Paul Marttila,Board Secretary